Dems look to move tax deal amid some reluctance

February 8, 2023
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The tax cut deal House and Senate Democrats struck with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is scheduled to move out of a legislative conference committee Wednesday, Feb. 8, despite agitation among progressives and other Democratic legislators that the $180 rebate proposal doesn't have much practical or political pop. Several sources confirmed to MIRS that, as of tonight, all 56 House Democrats aren't on board with the announced compromise on HB 4001. In fact, one source questioned whether there were 46 "yes" votes at this point, let alone the 56 needed for passage. The major issue is spending $800 million on rebate checks


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